Hero Inc is located in Green Bay, WI. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hero Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Hero Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE A RESPECT FOR THE INTRINSIC DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON REGARDLESS ABILITY, AGE, STATUS, ETHNICITY, OR SEX.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR TEAM AT MOVIE TO MOVEMENT (MTM) MARKETED THE FILMS, BUTTER (AN ANTI- BULLYING MOVIE) AND ALIVE (A FILM ABOUT THE EUCHARIST). OUR FILM, DIVIDED HEARTS OF AMERICA, WON A TELLY AWARD AND IS NOW PLAYING ON SEVERAL STREAMING PLATFORMS. IN HAWAII, OUR TEAM IS BUYING OUT THEATERS FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN TO SEE THE NEW FILM, WIND AND THE RECKONING (A STORY ABOUT FIGHTING FOR THE DIGNITY FOR THE PERSON AND MEDICAL FREEDOM). THIS SPRING, MTM BOUGHT OUT THEATERS ACROSS AMERICA FOR THE PRO-LIFE LIFE MATTERS DOCUMENTARY.
IN UKRAINE, OUR TEAM HELPED ESTABLISH TEN SHELTERS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN FLEEING THE NATION WHEN THE ILLEGAL RUSSIAN INVASION BEGAN, SERVING 30,000 FAMILIES. WE PURCHASED A VAN FOR A GROUP OF RELIGIOUS SISTERS AND FOUR OTHERS. WE HAD A TEAM MAKING DAILY RUNS INTO THE NATION AS SHELLING WAS UNDERWAY TO HELP EVACUATE OVER 150 AND DELIVER FOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO THOSE WHO WERE UNABLE TO LEAVE. WE PURCHASED TWO ROBOTS TO HELP OUR TEAM ON THE GROUND REMOVING LAND MINES. SO FAR, MORE THAN 800 LAND MINES HAVE BEEN DE-ACTIVATED. SINCE LAST AUGUST, VPP HAS PARTICIPATED IN THE EVACUATION OF MORE THAN 1,000 AFGHAN REFUGEES TO A SAFER, TEMPORARY NEW COUNTRY. WE'VE REUNITED A BABY BOY WITH HIS PARENTS IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER THE BOMBING AT THE KABUL AIRPORT. WE HAVE DELIVERED FOOD AND FUEL TO SAVE MORE THAN 30,000 FAMILIES LAST WINTER. WE ESTABLISHED SECURITY AT 4 HAZARA GIRLS' SCHOOLS AND ONE UNIVERSITY FOR A YEAR, REBUILT THE FIRST WOMEN'S HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY AND ESTABLISHED A WATER SYSTEM FOR AN ENTIRE TOWN IN A REMOTE PART OF THE COUNTRY. IN AFRICA, WE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED EIGHT PRIESTS IN NIGERIA AND MALAWI AND PROVIDED BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE TO ANOTHER 800. OUR INFLUENCE CONTINUES TO GROW AS MY REGULAR COLUMN AT THE STREAM AND PODCAST, THE JASON JONES SHOW, IS ATTRACTING NEW FOLLOWERS AND SUPPORTERS OF OUR WORK TO STAND FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR WORLD. WE'VE BEEN HONORED TO HOST SOME IMPRESSIVE GUESTS LIKE THE EAST TURKESTAN PRIME MINISTER IN EXILE, ERIC METAXAS, AND SURF LEGEND BEAR WOZNICK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jason Jones President & | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $125,066 |
Megan Drapa Secretary/tr | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Hocking Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Lohmann Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,533,217 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,533,217 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $18 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,533,235 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,666 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,033 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,354 |
Payroll taxes | $9,231 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,505,552 |
Advertising and promotion | $35,938 |
Office expenses | $9,554 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,000 |
Travel | $31,621 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,829 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,667 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,749,112 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,611 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $26,000 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $49,819 |
Total assets | $141,430 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $105,831 |
Other liabilities | $28,175 |
Total liabilities | $134,006 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,424 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $141,430 |